The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Published July 5, 2010 The LIVE Genealogy Gems Podcast #91 has been reformatted for the iPod.  You may need to delete the downloaded episode from iTunes and download it again by clicking the GET button to get the reformatted video. "Attend the Jamboree virtually" by checking out these online resources: The Blog posts about Jamboree: "I especially enjoyed her presentation on Google Earth for Genealogy" by Craig Manson by Joan Miller by Schelly Dardashti Blog by Cheryl Upcoming Conference: 42nd BYU Conference on Family History July 27-30, 2010 BYU Conference Center, 770 E. University Parkway, Provo, UT Information  Family History Expo in Pleasanton, California New at FamilySearch: New Family History Library in Riverton, UT Library of Congress Who Do You Think You Are? UK lineup announced Find out what the Brits think of the U.S. version of the show Lisa's guest blog series at Family Tree Magazine's MAILBOX: Update: iGoogle as been discontinued Liz Thompson wrote: "You sure interview some interesting people!" Brandt Gibson wrote to say how the Genealogy Gems Podcast has helped him get the scoop on his ancestors!  "Thanks for helping restore my faith in a gold mine of genealogical information!" Check out the Get the Scoop on Your Ancestors in Old Newspapers recorded webinar which is part of   New Listener Blogs: Marie Peer asked who the podcast guest was that provided custom family charts:  Janet Hovorka of Generation Maps.  Marie wrote: "Thank you for the excellent podcasts.  I really enjoy listening to them.  I keep thinking that you are going to run out of topics but you don't. You are very creative." Darren Engh posted on Facebook about a website he really likes called for records in Norway.  He asked for recommendations for information about Candian immigration.  Lisa recommends the book by Dave Obee. (This link supports this free podcast - thanks!!) GEM: Interview with Dave Obee "Every province is different.  Canadian research is fairly recent research." Canada doesn't have anything like the SSDI.   Websites the Dave recommends:

Published June 2, 2010 NEWS: New images and webpages at the Canadian Genealogy Centre at the Library and Archives Canada website. Ocean Arrivals 1919-1924 have been digitized and are available online through the Microform Digitization Facebook Updates Privacy Settings Learn more about the new settings by watching their new series of blog post Happy 2nd Birthday Check out on the Genealogy Insider Blog MAILBOX: Nora wrote in looking for tips on finding records from an institution that has been closed down. Carl Mueller asks about the proper way to share sensitive family information received from newly found distant cousins.  Michelle Teague wrote "Just downloaded the on my iPhone.  I love it!  I'm only on episode 3 but what I've heard so far has been a great help."  Michelle also shares a terrific story about a connection made on Ancestry that lead to receiving a bundle of precious letters written by two sonds to their mother during WWII. about Michelle's story at the Visit Salt Lake City blog. Phil and Carol Ellis wrote in to say they discovered genealogy podcasts at my class at the OGS conference in Toronto. "You have now opened up a whole new world of genealgoical leads and tools." GEM: Forensic Linguistics with Dr. Robert Leonard PhD Part 2 Items mentioned in Part 1 included: is the author of 8 books on Forensic Linguistics. featured on the TV series The Devil's Strip Case.  A from the Discovery Channel show Solved Author Kathy Reichs, Forensic Anthropologist "You carry traces of every place you've ever lived in your speech.  They might not surface all the time, but then at the oddest times they will."  Dr. Robert Leonard Advanced Google Scholar Search TIP: Oxford English Dictionary Ask your local library if they have a subscription or talk to the Reference librarian TIP:  Dr. Leonard's approach to analyzing writing... Read it through.  Look at the words, sentence patterns, rhythms, grammar, punctuation, specific words, odditities.  Try reading the text backwards to focus on the words. TIP:  Forensic Linguistics can apply to recordings as well as the written word.   and the Library of Congress TIP: Transcription Software program called TIP:  Try a global view of the documents you have.  Lay them all out and look at them as a whole. More fun with Dr. Leonard... Short clip of very rare footage from the original 1970 documentary on Woodstock. Genealogy Gems Podcast LIVE at the Southern California Genealogy Society Jamboree.  My guests included: - Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective - Suzanne Russo Adams, Ancestry.com and Researcher on Who Do You Think You Are? - Chris Haley, Genealogist and Artist Read more at the Southern California Genealogy Get the for your iPhone, iTouch, or iPad and check out the Bonus Content for this episode!

Published May 21, 2010 Google Earth for Genealogy NEWS Free Records at Footnote You'll find newspapers ranging from small towns to major cities and dating all the way back to the 1700s. Watch the webinar recording of the Getting the Scoop on Newspapers Webinar in . New Records at They have recently added 166 newspapers from 42 states here in the U.S. Search for newspapers at . AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NE, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV Genealogy Gems Updates 2013 Update: iGoogle has been discontinued by Google Genealogy Gems App This is the app for the iPhone and iTouch and now iPad that allows you to stream the podcast and get all kinds of bonus content. How to download the new version - 1. Go on to your iPhone or iTouch 2. Go to the Apps Store 3. Click Updates 4. Select the Genealogy Gems App 5. Download the free update Genealogy Gems Toolbar New Feature has been discontinued MAILBOX New announced by Bill Buchanan Bill did on the Genealogy Gems Podcast. Brandt wrote in asking about the microphone attachment for the iPod so that you can record audio. 1. Go to http://www.genealogygems.com 2. Click on the menu on the left 3. Do a search for iPod Recorder in the Amazon box   Kathy Ott recently wrote in asking for suggestions on beginner genealogy guides for a gift. Recommendations are the Beginner Genealogists Bundle It's a fund combination of get started tools that get the user up and running quickly.  If you want to spend a bit less, try the Beginners Guide to Genealogy also by  (search the word BEGINNER) Elyzabeth wrote: I recently became really interested in t he Who Do You Think You Are? TV series.  It sparked off a whole new passion for me.  I just signed up for your and I've been listening to the Genealogy Gems and .  As a newbie, they have been an asset to my research with all your tips and help.  Thank you very much!  It's so exciting each time I discover a new ancestor to connect to my family tree or find a document giving me a little more insight or verification.  It is absolutely amazing to see how not that long ago, an ancestor came to America or how they were involved in a significant historical event.  So thank you for all your recommendations, interviews, and for creating such a fun and informative podcast to listen to.  I can't wait to show off what I have found to my family. GEM: Forensic Linguistics for Genealogy Lisa interviews Dr. Robert Leonard Ph.D. of the Hummert case as described by Dr. Leonard. at Hofstra University Online Class Visit listener

NEWS: Findmypast.com has expanded its collection of British military records with the release of the Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920. They have also announced their take over of It will be relaunched as  (using this linked image helps makes this free podcast possible - thank you!) Ancestry has launched a new wiki that includes two books - The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy and Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources.  The wiki can be found at the Ancestry also has announced that it plans on releasing Family Tree Maker for the Mac later this year. FamilySearch Over 300 Million new names have been added online at the FamilySearch Record Search Pilot 1. Go to   2. Click Search Records 3. Click Record Search Pilot Genealogy Gems My article Undercover Genealogy appears in the July 2010 issue of Family Tree Magazine (and you'll also be supporting this free podcast - thank you!) Upcoming Classes: Attend one of my classes at Family Tree University I'm also now a contributing blogger for the Visit Salt Lake City website. on Newspaper Research. Get my books in the iPhone / iTouch / iPad users be sure and MAILBOX: New Listener Blogs: Maria in Australia.  Try out the free Shapes tool for creating collages like Marie did Connie Williams, Califonia.  Challe Talbot wrote in asking about how to approach incorrect data in online family trees.  I have some thoughts on that. GEM: A Criminal Past Interview with author Ron Arons about his book GEM: Google Look Alikes Check out the new features of Google Search Be sure and scroll all the way to the bottom of your search results page. on the Google News Timeline Be sure and Subscribe for free to my while you are there! Related Search - in the search box type related:keyword by Lisa Louise Cooke

Stay tuned for upcoming Genealogy Gems Webinars: "I have participated in other webinars but your relaxed and friendly style really make it fun!"- Martha Zervoudakis   "Thank you so much. It was wonderful. I could almost see you standing in front of the classroom. Please do more!" - Joan Sanaker     NEWS: FamilySearch New indexing projects announced. Recently Completed Projects: Deutschland, Baden, Achern, Kirchenbucher, 1810 to1869 Part B France, Paris, Registres Protestants, 1612 to 1906 Part C U.S., Indiana, Clay County, Marriages, 1811 to 1959 U.S., Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey 1910 Federal Census      World Vital Records has been announcing the addition of passenger data files to their site: The Italians to America Passenger Data File 1855 to 1900. Germans to America passenger data file 1850 to 1897 Russians to America Passenger Data File 1834 to1897   For our British Listeners: WDYTYA? US series to air in the UK starting April 25.   The  Southern California Genealogy society Jamboree January 11 thru 13, 2010 in Burbank, CA.  And the Early-Bird Discount Deadline is fast approaching.        MAILBOX: Carol Kendall asked about the Transcription program recommended on the Family History podcast.  The Transcription software was discussed in Family History A software program called available   Deborah Mullins Vernon asks about adding sources to online Family Trees   Feedback on "I had my popcorn while I watched Part 2, 3, 4 of Google Earth videos.  I am learning so much.  Thank you!"  - Susan Miller Hawkins     GEM: Scouting for Ancestors Interview with Mark Tucker    asks for advice on searching for live people, and specifically Girl Scouts. she has a newspaper article about her. In the article is a picture of her with three Senior Girl Scouts. She would like to try to find them or their decendants to offer them a copy.  When it comes to finding living people you can find a lot of information about that in Premium episode 3 which is all about finding living people using private eye techniques.  The archived episode is available through the   Lisa's article  is the cover story on the newest issue of Family Tree Magazine (July 2010)    Mark Tucker of the ThinkGenealogy blog is not only passionate about scouting, but has been doing his homework to investigate what type of family history information might be gleaned through researching an ancestors scouting history.   And what better time than now to talk about the Boy Scouts as this wonderful organization celebrates it's 100 years of scouting this year.   So let’s listen in and see what Mark Tucker can tell us about scouting in our family history.   If you would like to learn more about scouting:   For Boy Scouts head to the website    For the Girl Scouts visits their and you can go directly to the on the site to locate and get in touch with the council where ancestors participated in scouting.    Check out Genealogy blogger Denise Levenick’s blog post   by Denise Levenick   If you have any experience with researching your scouting ancestors or find a gem after listening to this episode, please .  I know we would all love to hear about!     The Scoutmaster handbook on Also Search Boys Life And Scouting Magazine   Try scout searches on Family History Library :       You can help make this free podcast possible by getting to your favorite shopping website through the links on the Genealogy Gems website.  Thank you!

Note to Users: New Wallpaper Bonus Content this episode! A big THANK YOU to the in Jackson, Ohio for sharing Genealogy Gems with their website visitors.  Footnote Update Their Interactive Census will remain free to the public through April 30, 2010 They've also added new content and ehanced their image viewer! Family History Expos Update To get reconnected with Family History Expos go to http://www.fhexpos.com Lisa's Big News The new  video series is now available! You'll be amazed what Google Earth can do to ROCK your family history! MAILBOX: Check out these new blogs from Genealogy Gems Listeners: by Bernadette Farrell Olden by new premium member Richard Yehle Archival Storage Followup Listener Diane recommends stamp mounts for newspaper clippings   New listener John W. Oliver heard about Genealogy Gems on the . Tell them you heard about on the Genealogy Gems Podcast! GEM: Interview with Kendall Wilcox, Watch The Generations Project TV series on BYU Television Watch the latest episode: Alternative content to be on the show. GEM: Who Do You Think You Are? (using this link supports this free podcast - thank!) GEM: Webinar for Premium Members! can watch the "Getting the Scoop from Old Newspapers" video in the Premium Videos section of the Genealogy Gems website.

Who Do You Think You Are? airs on Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. on NBC. Premium episode 43 features Lisa Kudrow in part 2 of a behind the scenes question and answer (available for a limited time.) British Records: 1883 - 1900 are now available at National Archives UK at the National Archives Genealogy Gems Podcast "Now this is what genealogy is all about!" Download the FREE at Rootsmagic GEM:  Interview with Susanna deGroot, PLCGS Great websites for Dutch research: (National Archives) of the Netherlands More information on the in Toronto, Canada May 14-16, 2010 GEM:  Family ChArtist Interview with Janet Hovorka, Owner of

The Genealogy Gems Podcast is Three Years Old This Month!   THANK YOUS on genealogy podcasts   Renee Huskey wrote in her Free Stuff Friday post about the     Recently Completed Projects Argentina, Balvanera. Registros Parroquiales 1833 thru 1934 [Parte A] Canada, British Columbia.  Deaths, 1872 thru 1986 [Part 4] Jamaica.  Civil Births, 1878 thru 1899 [Part A] Norway.  1875 Census [Part 1 U.S., Florida. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Georgia. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Indiana, Clark County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Dubois County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Harrison County. Marriages, 1811 thru1959 U.S., Maryland. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Montana. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Tennessee. County Marriages, 1790 thru 1950 [Part A]   The FamilySearch Family History Library is now making its popular classes available at FamilySearch.org, where anyone anywhere in the world can access them for free at a time that is convenient for them.    FamilySearch is continually adding new online offerings. Classes on how to read English handwritten records are currently in development. All of the classes can be accessed on by clicking on Free Online Classes on the home page.     FOOTNOTE Unlike any other historical collection on the web, the Interactive Census Collection has the unique ability to connect people related to ancestors found on the historical documents.  Simply by clicking the Im Related button for a name on the document will identify you as a descendent and also list others that have done the same.  Never before has it been as easy to connect with distant relatives through historical documents. Finding a record featuring an ancestors name provides not only an emotional experience but also a connection with the past.  On Footnote.com it’s more than just finding a name on a census record.  Interactive tools allow people to enhance the documents by adding their own contributions including:                       Photos                       Stories                       Comments                       Other related document   Who Do You Think You Are? Do you belong to a genealogy society?  Perhaps nows a good time to hold some beginning genealogy classes like the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society has done.   MAILBOX: Travis wrote in to say he has been inspired to get started in genealogy research: This morning I did a quick search on my iPhone. In the App store and i found your podcast. I listened to about 15 or so episodes. Starting at the beginning. I really enjoy your podcast and cant wait to get caught up and see what other goodys you have in store for me!!   Comments on    So kudos to both Lisas for what you have done to raise the excitement for genealogy!   online on the NBC website    Thanks to my conversation with you several months ago, my search for my mother is only resulting in increasing information…I love you for your enthusiasm and dedication to this work.  Crystal Bell, a fan forever.   Listen to Lisa’s interview with Crystal Bell Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast     From Tim.  A Question  Henry Culbertson Wood who was orphaned at a young age.  His Mother died when he was less than a year old.  His father and Mother were never Married and his Father disappeared.  He lived with some people for a time then went to Hillside Mission Indian school in Skiatook, OK.  (Possibly an Orphanage for Indians.)  Henry was born in 10 Jan 1879 in Indian Territory around what is now Checotah, OK and died 13 Aug 1948 in Kellyville, OK.  According to Dawes papers his Mother's name is Martha J Rowland or Rolin, both spelling are in the Dawes Papers and He said he thinks his father's name was Henry Wood.  He applied and added his Daughter Ora in 1901.   If you have suggestions or leads for Tim or leave a voice mail at 925-272-4021     Hard Drive Organziation Lisa's article Organizing Your Hard Drive appears in the May 2010 issue of the   Companion at the Family Tree Magazine YouTube channel     From Mary. Feeling Lucky with Discount and seminar   "I just became a Genealogy Gems Premium member and quite frankly I do not know why I waited so long. I always thought your regular Genealogy Gems podcasts were terrific enough, but I must say the premium content is over the top!"    And Katharaine Ott share some genealogical success she had at   Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress.   Now through March 31, 2010 get $10 off by Rootsmagic.   GEM:  Interview with Bryce Roper, Produce Manager, FamilySearch Hear the rest of the interview in Genealogy Gems   Updated every three weeks.     GEM:  Fess Parker Tribute It was almost exactly a year ago that Darby Hinton who played Fess Parker’s son in the Daniel Boone series was on . Darby Hinton shared his admiration for Fess.   My prayers goout to Darby and his family who I know will miss Fess Parker in a very personal way.  He was a big man!     by Fess   at the Archive of American Television website. Genealogy Gems App Users Bonus Content: Video version of Darby's Tribute to Fess Parker.

All 6 videos are also part of Family Tree Magazine's   Lisa’s recent blog posts about the new TV series Who Do You Think You Are?         Upcoming Conferences: Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree June 11 - 13, 2010 Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport Hotel and Convention Center   Ontario Genealogical Society May 14 - 16, 2010 Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 15 is the last day to take advantage of their early-bird registration rates.    MAILBOX:  Marian asks about and citing sources.    Lisa recommends Elizabeth Shown Mills' book   Carol asked for advice in purchasing a new mp3 player for listening to podcasts and audio books.        Cathie asked about adding New Family Search to the toolbar (2013 Update: The toolbar has been discontinued).    Jean wrote in about Who Do You Think You Are? "The more we can support shows of this nature and quality, the better in my estimation.  They make history come alive and as Lisa said gives me an appreciation for what my ancestors endured.  I like to think I have benefitted from their sacrifices and it has helped make me the person I am.  As always, thanks for your informative podcasts.  I can hear the smile in your voice and your enthusiasm is catching.  Keep it up!"    Kevin asked about getting started with British Research Lisa's recommended sites:     Subscription Record Sites:   Nancy wrote in about the two part Hard Drive Organization video series in   Susan in Wisconsin writes "I work at the Family History center in Brookfield, Wisconsin.  I am currently teaching our consultants how to use Roots Magic 4 in an effort to transfer their huge PAF files onto New Family Search. I have been looking at different information regarding the upcoming NBC show "Who Do You Think You Are" and came across this page. I am very interested in learning new searching tools to help our staff and patrons without paying the high cost of conferences. Thanks for all you are doing."   GEM: Paper Preservation Listener Debra wrote in looking for advice on preserving newspaper clippings. Sally Jacobs, The Practical Archivist at Read her article   Sally's Tips:  Decision to make:  keep or reprint   Sources:      Sign up for the e-newsletter and reeive the free e-booklet 8 Blunders People Make When They Scan Photos and How To Avoid Them All   While at Sally's site, check out The Preservation Answer Machine   Encapsulation kits:       GEM:  Genealogy is Reconstructing the Dash Listener Gail Hamilton sent in a gem of poem that will get you thinking not only about your research but about the "dash" you are creating today!   App users check your Bonus Content for special Motivational "Dash" Wallpaper!

Share Who Do You Think You Are? with Friends and Family Share Genealogy Gems Podcast with your friends and family   Who Do You Think You Are? premieres on NBC on Friday, March 5 at 8:00 pm.   NEWS:    Lisa will be speaking at the in Toronto Canada being held may 14 through the 16, 2010 at the Doubletree by Hilton at the Toronto Airport.      Veterans History Project Marks Tenth Year with Events and Initiatives The Veterans History Project was created in 2000 by Congress as a national documentation program of the to record, preserve, and make accessible the first-hand remembrances of American wartime veterans from World War I through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Volunteer interviewers may request information at or the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848.     Family Search they have announced some new record digitization projects: Brasil, Pernambuco, Recife - Registro Civil, 1900-1920 Italia, Napoli, Castellammare di Stabia - Atti di Morte 1809-1936 [Parte B] UK, Bristol - Parish Registers 1837-1900 [Part B] US, Guam and Samoa - 1920 Federal Census US, Kentucky - 1910 Federal Census US, Maryland - 1910 Federal Census US, Massachusetts - 1910 Federal Census US, Tennessee - County Marriages, 1790-1950 [Part A] US, Virgin Islands - 1920 Federal Census     MAILBOX: 3 Ring Binder Tabs Followup   Acid Free, 5-Tab, Pack of 5 The sheet protectors fit 8-1/2" x 11" material and are acid free and archival safe won't lift print from your pages. Escalating Ancestry issues Al Wilson asked for advice in escalating an issue with Ancestry and Lisa provides two strategies for resolving the case of the missing WWI Draft Registration Cards.     Blogs & Tollbars Michael wrote in to say that the thing he loves about listening to podcasts is that something always pops back in his mind a few days after listening.   Michael’s Blog:  Update: The Genealogy Gems Toolbar has been discontinued  Here’s an email from Paul Dunlop who writes: “I just came across your Genealogy Made Easy podcast #001 Get Inspired and Get Started. I began really researching my family just before the holidays…It’s been helpful to listen to the beginner podcasts….Much as I fear I have got the bug and cant stop this!…Great show.”   Paul Dunlop   Rootsmagic and Mark Tucker Barbara Starmans wrote to say she’s migrated to Roots Magic 4 and “I’m enjoying the program more than ever now that it incorporates all the features I was looking for when I wandered away to another software a couple of years ago. “     Barbara says she’s relying on the book Evidence Explained   Lisa's interview with Mark Tucker   Thanks for your great podcasts! Barbara J Starmans You can check out   GEM: Interview with Irene Johnson Part 2   Jerry Springer video links from   Irene's Tips: - Study about maps before you come to make the most of them. - They are out on the floor in big cases with wide skinny drawers.  Don’t hesitate to ask for help. - Use Gazateers in conjunction with maps - You need to understand the geography of a country. - Document everything – where you are getting your information from.    Lisa: "You can’t be lonely being a genealogist!"   Irene's Thoughts on Grandchildren and Adoption: “We have a heritage to leave them”   Irene's Bottom Line:  "Don’t Be Afraid – Ask the Questions!"     Become a Genealogy Gems   GEM: Profile America – The First Telephone Book   and the transcribed list of telephone subscribers in New Haven, CT in 1878